How to Make Ma Po Tofu

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Set aside some time.

   Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Serves 6
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   Step 2: Marinate the ground pork with 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) soy sauce

   , Try to keep the cubes uniform so the tofu will cook evenly. ,,,, Stir for 1 minute or until the mixture begins to bubble at the edges. ,, Sauté gently to avoid breaking up the delicate tofu. ,, Stir occasionally every 10 minutes.
   
   After tofu is added, never use high heat.
   
   The tofu will become hard and rubbery. ,, The sauce will thicken as the dish simmers.
   
   Do not pour the cornstarch too quickly or globs of cornstarch will form in the dish. ,,,
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   Step 3: 2 teaspoon white cooking wine and 2 minced garlic cloves for half an hour.

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   Step 4: Cut the tofu into ½” * ½” cubes.

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   Step 5: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.

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   Step 6: Add the ground pork and sauté until thoroughly cooked.

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   Step 7: Mix in the remaining 4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until the garlic softens.

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   Step 8: Stir in 2 tablespoon bean curd sauce and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.

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   Step 9: If the ground pork is too dry

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    Step 10: add 1 tablespoon water to keep the meat moist.

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    Step 11: Add the cubed tofu and sauté for 2 minutes.

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    Step 12: Season with salt to taste.

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    Step 13: Cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

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    Step 14: Dissolve 1 teaspoon cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water.

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    Step 15: Pour the cornstarch mixture slowly into the skillet while stirring the tofu.

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    Step 16: Spoon the contents into a bowl gently

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    Step 17: taking care not to break up the tofu cubes.

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    Step 18: Garnish with the chopped scallions before serving.

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    Step 19: Finished.

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